The New Patriotic Party (NPP) vehemently condemns the government’s intimidation of the minority, who have expressed valid concerns regarding the unexplained presence of specific foreign aircraft in Ghana: AirMed flight N823AM and the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B.
Considering their origin, a satisfactory explanation of these aircraft’s mission in our country is required.
Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s explanation regarding the aircraft’s presence and operations in Ghana has not met public expectations. His response was scanty and primarily defensive, deepening public suspicion and concern. Curiously, both aircraft developed faults while in Ghana. The story about the two jets is baffling, and the idea that the government will politicize citizens’ legitimate desire to know that the aircraft were not on an illegal mission reinforces the suspicion that the government’s explanation is contrived.
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has urged the Ghanaian government to investigate the flights’ mission.
We expect a detailed, professional response from the government, led by the appropriate security agencies, regarding the mission and cargo on board the two aircraft.
In addition, we demand the government provide an update on the status of two major drug trafficking cases: the $350 million cocaine bust in Cape Coast and the $150 million cocaine seizure in Sekondi, allegedly belonging to a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The political explanation Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu offered failed to address the request for an update on these drug arrests. The silence on these high-profile arrests undermines public trust, particularly given the alleged involvement of a senior member of the NDC.
We wish to caution the government that it should not trivialize issues concerning drug trafficking and money laundering, as we have witnessed thus far. These are matters of 1
international interest, and Ghana’s credibility and compliance with international obligations are at stake. The international community is observing closely, and Ghana cannot afford the perception of complicity or institutional failure in confronting transnational crime because of the intolerance and lack of openness of the John Mahama administration.
We will not relent in our duty to hold this government accountable. Ghana deserves better.
Signed
Richard Ahiagbah
Director of Communication
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